A strike by the Israeli military on a Catholic church in Gaza triggered swift and widespread condemnation in the West—European leaders denounced it, Donald Trump phoned Benjamin Netanyahu directly, the Israeli Army issued an apology, and Western media and officials described it as “regrettable.”
Church Attack Sparks Western Outrage
The Israeli regime’s military assault on a Catholic church in Gaza prompted an immediate and strong backlash in the West. European leaders condemned the act, Trump contacted Netanyahu, Israel’s military offered apologies, and Western outlets labeled the incident “deeply regrettable.”
Gaza Women and Children Overlooked
This reaction stands in stark contrast to the recent months during which hundreds of Palestinian women and children have been killed or injured by relentless Israeli strikes—with little to no similar response from Washington or other Western capitals.
Even as religious leaders broke their silence, the broader Western political establishment has remained largely indifferent to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While a single strike on a church prompted widespread outrage, months of relentless bombings that killed and maimed hundreds of Palestinian women and children have failed to provoke a comparable response. This double standard exposes the West’s selective morality.
Latin Church Representative Rebukes “Human Error” Spin
The Latin Patriarchate’s representative in Jerusalem dismissed claims of “human error” and called for genuine attention to Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe.
U.S. Ambassador in Tel Aviv Decries Visa Limitations
In a sharply worded letter, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized Israel’s visa restrictions on Christian groups, warning the country of reciprocal consequences.
Two Key Takeaways
- Western complicity: Not only have Western nations remained silent over Israeli atrocities—they are direct partners in them.
- Unmet accountability: Had the international community held Israel accountable for repeated human rights and international law violations, the present scale of brutality might have been prevented.
From: fars